HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

While most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present little or no risk, several dozen are associated to serious medical issues, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals invade a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in water, food, and lots of other everyday goods. However, no classification of consumer goods is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal products, including White Lightener. Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly present minimal risk, exposure to a few is linked to major health problems, including cancer.